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Personal Author:
Beasley, Amy
Corporate Authors:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Description:
"A synopsis of safety information for anhydrous ammonia (7429905) dealers was provided. The responsibilities of facility operators include the development of a site specific safety plan which includes emergency, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures; the avoidance of galvanized pipe for anhydrous ammonia service; the use of sign off on material manifest prior to accepting delivery; ensuring the compatibility of unloading lines for ammonia service; being certain that unloading lines are attached and secure; being available during unloading to initiate emergency plans if necessary; properly disconnecting and securing facility valves after unloading; and setting up inspection and testing procedures. Tank procedures were outlined. Instructions, precautions, and required steps for valve operation were listed. Safety requirements and precautions for vehicle towing were described." - NIOSHTIC-2

NIOSHTIC-2 No 00226091


Content Notes:
reviewed by Amy Beasley ... [et al.].

"This bulletin was produced at the University of Missouri - Columbia in coordination with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control."


Subject:
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Adverse Effects
Ammonia
Hazardous Substances
Safety Measures
Toxicity
Toxicology
Ammonia/Adverse Effects
Ammonia/Safety Measures/United States
Ammonia/Toxicity
Ammonia/Toxicology/United States
Hazardous Substances/United States

Series:
DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 93-131
Document Type:
Pamphlet (or booklet)
Place as Subject:
United States
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
Main Document Checksum:
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